Veganism is hot, hot, hot! And boy, am I excited to be a part of a burgeoning trend, instead of coming into it three months after it's not cool anymore! Here are a handful of my favorite vegan things that are trending right now:
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Veganism is hot, hot, hot! And boy, am I excited to be a part of a burgeoning trend, instead of coming into it three months after it’s not cool anymore! Here are a handful of my favorite vegan things that are trending right now:
Vegan Accessories
I have lamented before about my love for leather, and how it was harder for me to nix boots and bags than cheesy pizza or ice-cream. But recently, vegan bags and other accessories are becoming a lot more available in mainstream stores, perhaps because the lifestyle is becoming trendier by the day. Just last week, VegNews posted about Disney World featuring vegan handbags! This is terrific because it shows that people are seeing veganism as a lifestyle, not just a dietary choice. Vegan shoes and bags are not particularly new to the online world of websites and Etsy stores (though it’s nice to see more of them popping up all the time!) – but now we’re starting to find vegan items in stores all over the place – and that helps vegan to really reach mainstream society. In addition, purely vegan stores are becoming more and more common. Case in point, VM did an interview with the first completely vegan shoe store in Vancouver recently!
Vegan Athletes Kicking Ass
Vegan athletes have been all over the news, synergizing strength and compassion. Here at VM, we did a whole week-long theme on these inspiring individuals. The winner of the 2011 Tough Mudder, Juliana Sproles, showed a whole new side of strength, and male athletes like Ultra Marathoners Brendan Brazier and Rich Roll are making news on the regular.
Vegan Sex Appeal
Not only are vegan athletes strong, but they are sexy, too. Though all of us vegans already know that, now the rest of the world is starting to get the scoop! Check out this site, VGirls|VGuys, an online project promoting the beauty and strength behind veganism. Plus, John Lewis, aka the Bad Ass Vegan has his own Sexy Bad Ass Vegan page, where he features a different smokin’ hot vegan every month. Sexy inside and out!
Vegan Men
After VegNews dedicated their entire current issue to vegan men, called the Man Issue, no one can argue that vegan men are not taking center stage. This is terrific, as vegan women seem to completely outnumber vegan men. With prominent male figures giving veganism a shout-out (Hey, Bill Clinton!) vegan men have been on the rise.
Vegan Families
More and more resources are becoming available to parents who want to raise their kids vegan. Blogs and books are springing up dedicated to the subject, and some are stirring up the controversy pot. Ruby Roth’s Vegan is Love pro-vegan children’s book has been upsetting omnivorous parents all over, as it shows kids the correlation between animals and what we eat, and talks about animal cruelty in a way that some deem innapropriate for young readers. Roth’s response?
“I want everyone to know that I feel great about the controversy regarding Vegan Is Love. The discussion about kids and health is happening in a national forum, and I’ve received amazing responses from a surprisingly broad range of people – military men, moms, militant vegans, and even supportive meat-eaters. Please stay tuned by joining me via http://www.facebook.com/wedonteatanimals.”
On the same note, this past week, the LA times published an article discussing raising kids vegan. Vegan mamas all over have their hackles raised, and some great defenses have surfaced. No matter the controversy, the topic is hot, and the conversation is happening. That means people – in the mainstream, as well as those already involved in the vegan movement - are thinking and talking more and more about veganism. And that can only be a good thing!
Have I missed something? Share your thoughts on current/upcoming vegan trends here!
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